I found this thing called "LogMeIn.com" in an advertisement on myspace. Normally, I avoid MySpace ads, but this one is exceptional.

Right now, I'm sitting in my living room on my laptop typing this on my computer in my room!

Using my internet connection, I just go to LogMeIn.com and connect to my computer - ANYWHERE in the world! It's free, and secure (256 bit encryption) and it's great! You can transfer files, and more! This is amazing for free!

Since I leave my computer on, I can now easily access my computer from anywhere in the world! It's great!

Oh, for those of you who are extreme security freaks like me, here's the layered security:
1. Access logmein.com > transfer to 256 bit encryption security as soon as you press <ENTER>
2. Login on logmein.com with your username (email) and password (still 256 bit encryption)
3. Login using the user account on your computer (still, 256 bit encryption)

That's pretty secure.

It's free, and you get a free pro trial as well. Go check it out! Especially if you require remote access like you're actually sitting at your computer!!

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Sounds good..I esp like the 256 bit encryption option;))

More people should use encryption imho not just to stay safe but to waste the time of the USA govt depts )

Yes, however... basically, you also give "LogMeIn.com" full access to your computer. They secure everything, they manage everything, but they have access everywhere. Do you know who are these guys, how can we be sure they will never use the info they get ?

Very good point! didnt think of that earlier when i was drinking my wake me up coffee..

Could be a NAA front to scan ppl for files that are copyright..

Sounds interesting but who tells you that they dont access your computer???? if they do, they could do whatever they want.

Best regards,

I have found a simple solution to that problem. It could get a bit annoying after a while, but everytime you want to use the computer from a different computer, physically lock the computer before you leave - that way when you connect, you must enter your password to continue. If you login to the computer (via logmein.com) with a different account (maybe one that isn't a administrator (cause that defeats the whole purpose)) they won't know the password of the logged in account.

Then don't forget to lock the computer when you are finished, before you disconnect. This way they can't access your computer using the username and password they have stored!

There is only one loophole, if the computer isn't locked and they connect using the username/password - they will have access. You will know if they connect while you are using the computer, cause the dialog will appear saying 'computer connected from ...'. But if they connect while you aren't looking, or left the computer for a while, It won't work. So really you need to lock the computer everytime you leave it! Or, set the screen saver to lock the computer after 1 minute - that could solve the problem!

Hopefully that solution is good enough for everyone that wants to use this wonderful tool!
-jimmy

Being a bit paranoia when using the internet is a good thing, but don't try to overdo it . I hardly doubt that the makers of LogMeIn.com are going to connect to your computer to access your data. The company was founded in 2003 in since then they haven't abused the possibility (if this even is possible, because passwords are probably encrypted before they are saved into the database).

While I'm not a fan of many of the website based remote utilities, they do have their place in providing support to others, when both parties can log in and authorize the usage. For actually connecting to systems remotely, should the systems be Windows based, I prefer using the built in remote desktop utility. If you've ever tried it, its fast and provided you're using a reasonable password on your Windows box, provides decent security. (Don't go use the name of your dog or birthday or some just as simple). Beyond that, when the need arises, VNC isn't bad, not quite as efficient as RDP, but as fast or faster than Norton's PC Anywhere.........program is a dog imho.

No tool is required to access your computer from any where in world on net ... Just follow the given steps..just you need to make some
setting in your control panel (This is only for windows users).

Windows Setup

1. start->control panel->Administrative Tool->Services

2. Just start the Terminal services.

Start accessing your machine from remote computer

1. Programs->accesories->communication->Remote desktop connection
2. Give you machine IP and connect.


....Is it not simple without using any Tool

for Linux machine ... VNC is the best...

This is for Windows 2003 only, I think.
As far as I know, this feature is not included in Windows 2000 nor in Windows XP.
Yordan